Pacific Islands
More ethnic-specific figures on booster jabs needed, Pacific GP
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The chair of the Pacific GP's network, Dr Api Talamaitoga wants the Ministry of Health to provide daily ethnic-specific figures to get the booster jab rates up in the face of Covid-19 the Omicron variant, already in Aotearoa.
In brief: sports news from around the Pacific
Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Coach impressed by Drua training sessions; Hunters squad named; and Bray quits Cricket Vanuatu job.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Nine more people have died from Covid-19 in Fiji as health authorities continue to battle a surge in cases of the Omicron and Delta variants across the country.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 10 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The president of New Caledonia's Southern Province said she will support Emmanuel Macron in April's French presidential election.
In brief: News from the Pacific
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
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In brief: news from around the Pacific
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The captain of a police patrol boat has been found guilty in Samoa; not guilty pleas after Solomon Islands PM's house fire; Nuie gets new vehicles for vaccination drive; and more
Cook Islands economy to get $80m boost
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands government has signed an agreement to secure an $US80m loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to boost its pandemic-hit economy.
In brief: Sports news from around the Pacific
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Koroisau signs new deal; new Solomons football trophy; and Hunters coach hurdles a barrier.
COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact - “We didn’t come home empty handed”
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Opinion - The odds are always stacked against the Pacific region in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process, and at COP26 we faced the additional challenge of Covid-19.
Pacific boost after rugby's eligibility rules changed
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific nations are set to benefit after World Rugby decided that players will be allowed to switch national teams from next year subject to certain criteria.
NZ must help Pacific fight vaccine misinformation - researcher
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
New Zealand, Australia and other nations in the Pacific need to do more to combat rampant vaccine misinformation in Pacific Island countries, which poses a threat to the whole region, a researcher says.
Compact countries urge more US engagement
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
US Congressional leaders have ramped up pressure on the White House to elevate focus on negotiations over Compacts of Free Association with the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
More New Caledonia domestic flights; 90 percent of Fiji population fully vaccinated against Covid-19; Fiji eases curfew
Cooks PM repeats calls for international recognition of climate debt
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands Prime Minister is calling on the international finance community to recognise the debt small island states are taking on for climate adaptation and mitigation.
New book explores the legal systems of 16 Pacific nations and territories
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands
A book providing an overview of the legal systems of a selection of Pacific nations and territories has been published.
Covid-19: Fiji eases restrictions further
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Fiji, Pacific Islands
Health authorities in Fiji say once the country achieves 90 percent vaccination rate, Covid-19 restrictions will be eased further.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Covid-19 in Fiji: 14 deaths, 32 new cases; PNG Covid-19 deaths in capital underestimated; Date for Bougainville by-election moved; Supreme Court Justice in Samoa expresses concern at state of juvenile facility
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Former Marshalls president Heine appointed USP pro-chancellor; PNG law reform head hits out at Pandemic Act; US seizes drugs bound for Fiji; PNG health minister welcomes NZ emergency medical team
Pacific civil society disappointed after "most exclusionary" COP
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific civil society organisations say COP26 was the most exclusionary and inequitable of the annual United Nations climate negotiations so far and the results are equally disappointing.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
New Caledonia TV crew attacked; Open-ended general strike looms in Tahiti; NZ sends Pfizer vaccine for 12-14 year old Fijians; Samoa govt plans second nationwide vaccination campaign
